At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead helicopter operations and manage flight crew in a dynamic aviation environment.
- Company: Join the Canadian Coast Guard under National Defence, serving Canada with pride.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive team committed to equity and support for military families.
- Why this job: Make a difference in aviation while enjoying a fulfilling leadership role.
- Qualifications: Secondary school diploma or equivalent; experience in aviation management is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 136610 - 160308 $ per year.
Deputy Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing Operations National Defence – Canadian Coast Guard – Aircraft Services Directorate
Closing date: November 15, 2026 – 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number: DND26J-182748-000362
Selection process number: 26-DND-EA-CCG-684789
Location: Ottawa (Ontario)
Salary: $136,610 to $160,308
Level: AO-CAI-04
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Operational Requirements:
- Requirement to travel via all modes of transportation with some travel to remote or isolated locations.
- Willing and able to work in an aviation environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and other aviation-related hazards.
You need (essential for the job):
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:
- EDUCATION: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
Note: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
- Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
- Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the AO group.
The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.
Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the AO group only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.
You may need (asset qualifications):
- ASSET QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Graduation with an acceptable degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Aviation Management or an aviation-related field.
- EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing financial resources.
- Experience in managing human resources.
- Experience with computerized Flight Crew management and/or Flight and Duty Time management systems.
- Experience with, or knowledge of Computer-Based Learning Management and Qualification Management systems.
- Experience in supervision of flight crew.
Organizational Needs: The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada’s population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Our commitment: We’re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Equity, diversity and inclusion: The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Preference: Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
We’d like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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